Reference :
V-F-CR-F-04358-A
Date :
16/06/2020
Title :
Launch of the updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention.
Duration :
01:32:49
Editor :
MAYOR, Olivier
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Production company :
ICRC
ICRC producer :
MAYOR, Olivier
Description :
Roundtable with:
Jean-Marie Henckaerts
Helen Durham
Brig. Lisa Ferris
Marco Sassòli
Helena Sunnegårdh
Maj. Gen. Nilendra Kumar
On 16 June 2020, the ICRC hosted the online launch of the updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war, featuring a panel of experts to discuss the main findings of the Commentary. This event explored how international humanitarian law protects prisoners of war, taking into account existing practices and operational challenges. The discussion provided insights into the relevance and practical application of this body of law.
In 2011, the ICRC and a team of renowned experts embarked on an ambitious project: updating the Commentaries on the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols, which originally date back to the 1950s and 1980s, respectively. Since the publication of the initial Commentaries, the Geneva Conventions and Protocols have been put to the test, and significant developments have occurred in their application and interpretation in practice. The new Commentaries aim to document these developments and provide updated interpretations.
The updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention addresses critical issues for anyone involved in detention during armed conflicts. The updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention was presented in 2016, and the updated Commentary on the Second Geneva Convention was presented in 2017.
Event organized at the ICRC headquarters by the Law & Policy Outreach Unit.
Colour/B&W :
colour
SD/HD :
HD
Resolution :
1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio :
16/9
Original material/format :
H264
Best material/format available :
ProRes 422
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